Postcode WF1 2BA is located in a major urban area, within the Wrenthorpe and Outwood West ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate is £47,100 per year. The nearest station is Outwood located about 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,062 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.
Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate has a low crime rate, with approximately 47.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate is £47,100 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 259 ft away from WF1 2BA.
Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate near WF1 2BA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Outwood located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 217 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £860,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 77 | £370,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £117,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 100 | £235,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £181,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
In the WF1 2BA postcode area, located within Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF1 2BA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Food Warehouse | 2 Snow Hill Way, Wakefield, WF1 2UZ | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Bradford Road, Wakefield, WF2 0QH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | 1 Snow Hill Way, Wakefield, WF1 2UZ | Walking directions to Aldi |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.